MENTAL HEALTH

"That’s another piece that we don’t talk about, we don’t talk about the mental health with stroke at any age, especially with young stroke survivors. Literally within 24 hours, my life, my husband's life, my kids life changed, just going through life…. If there weren’t other stroke survivors, … my age to go through this with, to talk with, I don’t know where I would be."

Tara

46 years

"After my stroke, I found myself facing unexpected challenges with anxiety, depression, and mood changes. Building resilience has meant leaning on tools that ground me—from therapy and peer support groups to connecting with loved ones, meditation, and prayer."

Aaron

29 years

A stroke can affect both your emotional and physical well-being. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or difficulty adjusting after a stroke, connect with your primary care provider who can help assess your needs and connect you with appropriate mental health services and supports. Additional mental health resources are listed below to help support your recovery and well-being.

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program

In Ontario, adults with depression and anxiety-related conditions can access publicly funded Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and related approached to manage their conditions. You can access through the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program

BounceBack

BounceBack® is a free program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) that supports building skills to improve your mental health

Peer Support

Peer support can play an important role in mental health after a stroke. Connecting with others who have experienced a stroke can help reduce feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression by providing understanding, encouragement, and hope. Visit our Peer Support page

Mindfulness

Mastering Your Worries: This workbook is designed to provide information about chronic worrying and generalised anxiety disorder and suggested management strategies. It is organised into modules that are designed to be worked through in sequence. It is recommended that each module is completed in sequence. Each module includes information, worksheets, and suggested exercises or activities.

Mindfulness (downloadable PDF) – Canadian Mental Health Association National Site (CMHA). There is a link to Find CMHA in your area.

Calm – App for meditation and sleep. There is an associated cost.

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MENTAL HEALTH

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program

BounceBack

Peer Support

Mindfulness

Looking for local community resources? Please visit the links below for more information: